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About us
Background The vision of the Centre for African Language Teaching (CALT) is to work together with stakeholders in Education and in the communities served by North-West University (NWU) towards reaching dependable pedagogical solutions for the teaching of literacy (in Setswana). One of the goals that CALT has set for itself is to engage and…http://education.nwu.ac.za/centre-african-language-teaching-setswana/research-community-engagement
Research & Community Engagement
The CALT (Setswana), in collaboration with other CALTs will disseminate high quality literacy (reading and writing) research outputs through publications, workshops, conferences, fellowships, amongst others. There shall be development of research capacity and scholarship through Honours, Master`s and PhD programmes that inform literacy practice…http://education.nwu.ac.za/centre-african-language-teaching-setswana/partnerships-stakeholder-relationships
Partnerships & Stakeholder Relationships
It is critical that the Centre develops partnerships with other NWU Faculties; institutions that share similar interests; language bodies like Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB); Department of Basic Education; Department of Higher Education and Training and potential funders. The CALT will also collaborate with Sol Plaatje University (SPU…http://education.nwu.ac.za/centre-african-language-teaching-setswana/short-courses
Short Courses
Short Learning Programme on teaching reading in the Foundation Phase Short Learning Programme on teaching reading in teacher training Online training on effective reading strategieshttp://education.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-self-directed-learning/2024-conference-announcements
2024 Conference Announcements
7th International Self-Directed Learning Conference Call The Research Unit Self-Directed Learning of the North-West University is pleased to announce the 7th International Self-Directed Learning (SDL) Conference. Achieving quality education for all by 2030 stands as a fundamental sustainable development goal outlined by…http://education.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-self-directed-learning/submission-guidelines
Submission guidelines
Download the submission template. Abstracts should be between 500 and 800 words (excluding references). Clearly outline the purpose, methodology and results (if available) and implications of the research. Include a reference list. Topics may include (but are not limited to) strategies for fostering SDL, theoretical frameworks…http://education.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-self-directed-learning/conference-cost